President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled a planned military operation against Iran that was expected to take place this weekend.
On August 1, Trump announced on social media platform Truth Social that he agreed to cancel the attack under the condition that a quick agreement could be reached for the future of the world and the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran. He stated, "Israel also joins me in this commitment."
He added that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had just requested to refrain from any attacks, noting that a basic framework for an agreement had been established. The agreement would include the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of Iran's nuclear threats.
However, Trump did not withdraw military pressure. He emphasized, "The United States is equipped with a level of military intimidation, power, and readiness that has not been seen since World War II, and we are fully prepared to engage against the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Trump's announcement came just before the weekend, which had been mentioned as a potential timeframe for U.S. airstrikes against Iran. Earlier, U.S. media outlets, including CBS and The Wall Street Journal, reported that sources indicated the U.S. and Israel planned to target Iran's energy facilities this weekend. U.S. embassies in the Middle East also advised their citizens to prepare for possible evacuation amid rising tensions over the potential for armed conflict.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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